The Drowsy Chaperone
by Georgetown Palace Theatre
Mar. 06 - Mar. 07 (2022)
With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight.
Hailed by New York Magazine as “The Perfect Broadway Musical,” The Drowsy Chaperone is a masterful meta-musical, poking fun at all the tropes that characterize the musical theatre genre.
Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another.
Director: Damon Brown
Music Director: David Blackburn
Choreographer: Courtney Wissinger-Eiland
The Georgetown Palace announces auditions for our Springer Stage production of The Drowsy Chaperone. The production is scheduled to open Friday, June 3, 2022 and close on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
We’re looking for talented and diverse performers who will have a lot of fun bringing this incredible musical to life. We are seeking talented performers of all ethnicities for all roles in this production, ages 15 and up.
Drowsy Chaperone Character Breakdown
Auditions will be held on the Springer Stage on Sunday, March 6, 2022 from 6:00 pm-10:00 pm. Monday, March 7 will be dance/movement auditions on the Springer Stage from 6:30 pm-10:00 pm. Men will dance at 6:30 pm and women will dance at 7:45 pm. Non-binary can choose their dancing slot based on the role that they are auditioning for. Some dancers will be asked to stay after for a more elaborate dance audition combination. Please wear something comfortable to dance in that will not get into the way of your movements – Courtney has requested that you don’t wear jeans to the dance call. A dancing audition is required for all performers. Auditioners will need to bring jazz and/or character and tap shoes. If you don’t own jazz shoes, please bring comfortable sneaker type shoes you’re able to move in.
Auditions will consist of singing one or two selected vocal sides from the show. Tracks will be used for all initial auditions. As this show can be performed without an ensemble, no ensemble side will be provided. Please choose a side from below to perform for your initial audition or sing the MAN IN CHAIR & OTHER CHARACTERS side.
ALDOLPHO SIDE // ALDOLPHO SIDE TRACK
DROWSY SIDE // DROWSY SIDE TRACK
GANGSTERS SIDE // GANGSTERS SIDE TRACK
JANET SIDE // JANET SIDE TRACK
ROBERT SIDE // ROBERT SIDE TRACK
MAN IN CHAIR & OTHER CHARACTERS SIDE // MIC & OTHERS SIDE TRACK
Callbacks will be in person on Tuesday, March 8 by invitation only from 6:30 to 10 pm on the Springer Stage. Callbacks are posted on the Palace website. An email with the callback link will be sent to all audition participants when the callback list gets posted online.
Click HERE to fill out the form
The Drowsy Chaperone will begin rehearsals around Monday, March 28, 2022. Scripts and Score will be available to be picked up before first rehearsal to those who are offered roles in our production.
Rehearsals are typically held Monday through Thursday from 7:00-10:00 pm and Saturdays and/or Sundays* from 1:00-5:00 pm. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2 pm. Sometimes ticket demand causes us to add Saturday Matinee performances at 2 pm.
*Sunday rehearsals will be put onto the schedule only if Saturdays become unavailable due to cast conflicts. Please put Saturday and Sunday conflicts on your form.
The Georgetown Palace is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment in which all community members feel a sense of belonging, and does not discriminate in casting practices on the basis of an individual’s ethnicity, age, gender, physical and cognitive ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, country of origin or other factors. We strongly encourage candidates of all ages, abilities, gender, and ethnicities to audition.
Background checks: Everyone involved with the production must submit to a background check at the Palace’s expense. If you are cast, you will receive a secure link where you can fill it out. There is no cost to you.
Health and Safety Protocols: The Georgetown Palace currently requires masks for all patrons, front of house staff, performers, crew, and musicians during all performances.
However, masks are optional for performers, crew, and musicians who have a weekly negative PCR test on file with the Stage Manager.
We’re constantly monitoring and evaluating our policies and will update them based on guidance from the CDC.
The Georgetown Palace Theatre is 501c3 Non-profit organization. There is no compensation for any of the actors.
If you have any questions, please email productions@georgetownpalace.com.
